2023 Volume 21 Issue 1 Pages 91-100
[Background] At our clinic, we employ a transdisciplinary (TD) team approach centered on doctors, acupuncturists, and physical therapists for the patient's bodily distress (BD) without organic disease. We report a case of BD in which cognitive behavior change was observed through a TD team approach from the standpoint of an acupuncturist. [Case] In mid-June of 20XX, the patient, a female in her 30s, developed numbness in her left lower extremity. The numbness subsequently appeared in her left upper limb, right hand, and right lower limb accompanied by various functional symptoms. Later that month, a diagnosis of BD was made at our clinic because the patient had homeostatic distortion and was highly anxious. [Progress] The acupuncturist performed acupuncture and manual therapy, and listened attentively while conducting a parallel Balint method medical interview for the psychological problems. Over time, the patient's cognitive behavior changed and her comprehensive condition improved. [Conclusion] Ensuring that all members of the TD team listen as much as possible during professional physical treatment may be of benefit to the patient's self-growth.
